Senior Substation Program Manager - Remote

Leidos; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. This role focuses on delivering capital substation projects and broader transmission/distribution work for electric utilities while managing portfolio outcomes and guiding the team in project management solutions.

You will lead cross-functional execution teams, own portfolio performance, and act as the primary client contact, with remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or other relevant field.
• 8+ years of progressive Project Management experience within the Utility Industry.
• Experience with electric utilities and/or consulting for utilities.
• Substation project experience (design, construction, and/or commissioning) preferred.
• Supervisory experience and team-building.
• Strong portfolio management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution teams with a diverse set of contributors to deliver comprehensive capital projects for our electric utility client.
• Take ownership of portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, and scope management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders, presenting portfolio health and project status.
• Manage monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable processes.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth.
• Establish and enforce project controls, contract compliance, and quality standards.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including clients, project teams, subcontractors, and support personnel.
• Develop and champion portfolio-wide risk management processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Team supervision

Travel willingness

Client relationships

Power systems

US utilities knowledge

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Business/Finance/Construction Mgmt)

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Strategic Project Consulting team within our Power Delivery Solutions division. This role focuses on delivering capital substation projects and broader transmission/distribution work for electric utilities while managing portfolio outcomes and guiding the team in project management solutions.

You will lead cross-functional execution teams, own portfolio performance, and act as the primary client contact, with remote